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Four die after drinking from bottles found in sea
The Sri Lankan fishermen drank the contents of the bottles thinking it was alcohol, local media reports.
Nigel Farage's party drops candidates who made racist and offensive comments
Reform UK has dropped three of its candidates following reports they had made offensive or racist comments.
Restaurant served kids insect repellent instead of juice, parents claim
Health authorities are investigating after a Perth family claimed their two children were served insect repellent instead of juice at a restaurant.
UN gives the world a 'failing grade'
The United Nations says only 17 percent of its 169 targets to improve life for the world's more than 7 billion people are on track for the 2030 deadline.
Barbecue being used as indoor heater almost kills Sydney family
A family of five in Sydney's west are lucky to be alive after inhaling poisonous carbon monoxide from an outdoor barbecue being used indoors.
Panama Papers money-laundering accused acquitted
A Panamanian court has acquitted 28 people charged with money-laundering under cases linked to the Panama Papers and 'Operation Car Wash' scandals.
Crossbow fired at policeman guarding Israeli embassy in Serbia
An attacker who fired a crossbow at a police officer guarding the Israeli embassy in Belgrade was shot dead on Saturday.
No progress in Gaza ceasefire talks with Israel, says Hamas official
A senior official of the militant Islamist group Hamas says there has been no progress in ceasefire talks with Israel over the Gaza war.
Security concerns rise over Paris Pride ahead of elections
The parade comes ahead of the first round of a snap parliamentary election that could bring the far-right to power.
Iran election: Moderate and hardliner in close race for presidency
A low-key moderate and a protege of Iran's supreme leader are neck-and-neck in the vote count.
Albanese says not his decision to award alleged war criminal
Anthony Albanese has distanced his government from a special honour from King Charles to disgraced former soldier Ben Roberts-Smith.
North Korea cracking down on wedding dresses, sunglasses - defectors
North Korea is carrying out a widespread crackdown on everything from wedding dresses to slang as it seeks to counter the South's influence, a new report has revealed.
North Korea says it fired a new weapon - is it lying?
An advanced multiple warhead missile test this week has become the latest point of contention between North and South Korea.
How Democrats could replace Biden
Some Democrats have openly questioned whether Joe Biden should be replaced as their candidate for the 2024 election.
The Forgotten Queens of Egypt
The story of Cleopatra has been immortalised in popular culture. Less talked about, is the fact that she was one of seven Cleopatras. Audio
Lisa Blair: 'I only have to think about eat, sleep, sail'
Self-confidence is the most important asset when you're alone on treacherous seas, says world-record-holding solo sailor Lisa Blair. In May 2022, she became the fastest person in the world to… Video, Audio
Easter Island 'ecocide' theory challenged
Rapa Nui (Easter Island) is often used as an example of how overexploitation of limited resources can result in a catastrophic societal collapse. But new research from the Columbia Center for… Audio
'Home': Julian Assange reunites with family after he arrives in Canberra
The WikiLeaks founders has arrived in Australia, ending a decade-long diplomatic saga.
Irish dancing brothers rack up massive online audience
Matthew and Michael Gardiner - the modern Irish dancing brothers with a huge following. Audio
UK: Sunak v Starmer - final debate, betting scandal widens
UK correspondent Natasha Clark on the countdown to the election. Audio